Self-employment can offer you a lot of freedom and flexibility. However, working from a home office also means that you bear the responsibility for tasks that would otherwise fall on your employer. These tasks range from calculating your taxes and your insurance to packing up and transporting your equipment during a move. Below, we list…
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Tips on Moving
In today’s world, if you can think of it, there’s more than likely an app for it. Our mobile devices are created with incredible technology that can bring tools and information to our fingertips almost instantaneously. Whether you use apps for cooking, time keeping, calculating or shopping, there are apps out there for virtually every…
A great deal of attention is required for a move of any size. There are schedules to coordinate, checklists to go through, supplies to purchase, and that’s all before the movers even arrive. Tasks such as this are amplified when moving an office; you can’t just halt all of the business in order for your…
Choosing a Mover can be hard. It can even be more confusing than it needs to be with all of the various types of moving companies available and the services available amongst them. The following guide will help you differentiate between the different types of movers and how each one can best service your needs.…
When you are applying for a job, it is vital to provide your prospective employer with a viable list of references. If an employer is going to hire you they want to make sure you are worth the investment. This same principle is true when considering which moving company to choose for your next move.…
The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) is the national trade association for the professional moving industry. Based in Washington, D.C., AMSA’s mission is to represent the interest of the domestic and international moving and storage industry and to help the customers it serves. Before you hire a moving company to carry out your move,…
Each year when the summer season is near on the horizon, another lesser known season comes with it: Peak Season. What is this other season you ask? It’s the Moving and Storage Industry’s busiest time of the year. Peak Season officially begins on the first of May and runs through September. This is the time…
Of all the things one must consider when getting a moving quote, it is important to be certain that when you choose a moving company, that you are making an informed decision. The following information pertains to ensuring that when you choose a moving company for your upcoming relocation, you should always ask for your…
International Moves, Moving Guides & Tips
The notion of moving overseas can be daunting, that’s not even taking into account the vocabulary that comes with it. Basically, for the uninformed, it’s an entirely different language. However, Wheaton has you covered. Below is a glossary of terms common to international moving and a simple explanation of those terms. Actual Cash Value –…
Household Moves, Moving Guides & Tips
The senior years should be an exciting and rewarding part of life. You’ve worked hard for your entire life to get to this point and now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. In order to get the most out of the senior living experience, you may find it necessary to cut back…